The topic of the film will partly examine the tragic life of the captive orca named "Tilikum," which means "friend," and "shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity."

None of us at VOTO have seen the film, or know much about it. But we do know that footage was collected on land and sea from sites all over the world and over the past two years. Good luck to Gabriela and her film #Blackfish. Meet "Gabby" below...

Yes. It is our understanding that films like this can be accepted at several film festivals around the world, and many in the U.S.A, the Northeast, and overseas. Hopefully the film will have more success (getting into Sundance is an accomplishment) and will come near to you. There is also the possibility of it getting "picked up" and distributed to theaters, but that is not certain. Thank you.

I am so excited to see this film! While I believe all captivity is wrong, ever since the death of Dawn Tilikum has been treated like a criminal, kept in the back med pool away from people and other orcas and used only as a breeding machine. This WILD animal is behaving just as he should had he been in his natural environment in the first plafe this would not have occurred. I hope this film gets the credit that it much deserves! For the oceans!

Hi Missy. Yes, at some point you will get to see this movie. A best case scenario is the movie is picked up and distributed to theaters. A worst case scenario is that it isn't. Any movie good enough to make it into Sundance FF will likely be available in some form within the coming months. It could also come to a film festival near you very soon. You can follow us here for more, or just Google search for news about the movie Blackfish. It is generating a lot of BUZZZzz at this point. Thank you.

Amy, we've seen it and love it. It seems the media does too, based upon the reviews and the deal signed for the films. Looks like it will play both in theaters and on CNN this fall. Thx for the comment (just returned from Sundance FF!)

I am so glad this story is finally coming out and was picked for the Sundance Film Festival.. I wish i was able to see it though out in Orlando... Its a tragic that this happened but it did and Gabby you are a unique person who understands that these are Animals who deserve to be FREE and in the Wild. I do not support sea world at all. I Hope this film comes to ORLANDO so everyone here can understand the sadness within these animals.